Storyteller Portman

Furman H. Beck, Jr. looks at photographs on his computer for his book, Portman Shoals, The Forgotten Settlement, at his home in Townville.

Anderson Independent Mail, S.C.

Furman H. Beck, Jr. looks at a photograph on his computer, pointing to where Hartwell Lake was filling up with water.$RETURN$$RETURN$

Anderson Independent Mail, S.C.

Furman H. Beck, Jr. holds his book, Portman Shoals, The Forgotten Settlement at his home in Townville. The book, with recollections and photographs, is a history of the area, now under the water of Hartwell Lake.